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Notes:
This tower was first established as a clock tower in 1857; a navigational light was added in 1867. The original clock (made by the same manufacturer as "Big Ben") was replaced in 1913. The light was eventually blocked by tall buildings and was replaced by the New Colombo Lighthouse at Galbokka Point.
Tower Height: 96
Description of Tower: Square brick tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1857
Date Present Tower Built: 1857
Date Deactivated: 1952
Current Use: Clock, monument.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
Located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha in downtown Colombo.
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